2015 Chrysler Town & Country vs 2015 Ford Flex

2015 Chrysler Town & Country

2015 Ford Flex

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4-Door Wgn LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn LX	17	25	$29,740	$29,995
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Limited	17	25	$36,533	$37,945
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Limited Platinum	17	25	$38,719	$40,295
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn S	17	25	$32,581	$33,695
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring	17	25	$30,508	$31,465
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring-L	17	25	$34,088	$35,315

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4-Door Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD	17	23	$36,975	$39,650
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/EcoBoost	16	23	$39,538	$42,400
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD	18	25	$35,155	$37,700
Flex 4-Door SE FWD	18	25	$27,427	$29,100
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD	17	23	$31,753	$34,050
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD	18	25	$29,933	$32,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,740

$36,975

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,995

$39,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$500 / month

$661 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Chrysler Town & Country has the most equipment available on any minivan to date, making it a great choice for anyone who wants the utility of a van with the amenities of a luxury car.

If you're looking to make a statement while you shuffle the kids around, it's hard to beat the 2015 Ford Flex.

TCC Likes

Supreme flexibility
Good safety and visibility
Loads of standard equipment

Ride and handling are impressive for its size
Even more refined than before
Supple, comfortable seats

TCC Dislikes

Higher pricetag than Grand Caravan
Ride needs more damping
No all-wheel-drive option

Pricey as a Platinum or Limited
Styling, party of one
Back seats not so easy to reach

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

162.8

155.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.7

58.4

Third Leg Room (in)

32.7

33.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

40.5

Third Hip Room (in)

48.7

41.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.1

58.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

40.8

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

38.7

Front Hip Room (in)

58.4

55.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

44.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

41.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

117.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

75.9

Track Width, Front (in)

65.6

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

202.8

201.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

83.3

43.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.8

83.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

46.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TU3

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TU3

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3600

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3600

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4652

4637

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

19 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ERB-1

998

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6400

287 @ 6500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

DG2

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.90

4.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.16

1.84

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.04

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.69

2.87

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Town & Country

Ford Flex

Body Style

LWB Passenger Van

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.8

9.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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